Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,725.32, 1,165,749.96 and 462,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 844,725.32, 1,165,749.96 and 462,752 is: 638,613.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,725.32 : 1,165,749.96 = 462,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,725.32/1,165,749.96 = 462,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,725.32x = 1,165,749.96 × 462,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,725.32x = 539,453,125,489.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,453,125,489.92/844,725.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,613.66
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